processing for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process the personal data for these
purposes.
In addition, you have the right, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to object to
processing of personal data concerning you by us for scientific or historical research purposes,
or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless the processing is
necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
You shall have the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based
solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning
you, or similarly significantly affects you, as long as the decision (1) is not necessary for entering
into, or the performance of, a contract between you and us, or (2) is not authorized by Union or
Member State law to which we are subject and which also lays down suitable measures to
safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is not based on your explicit
consent.
If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between you
and us, or (2) it is based on your explicit consent, we shall implement suitable measures to
safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human
intervention on our part, to express your point of view and contest the decision.
Right to withdraw data protection consent
You shall have the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw your consent to
processing of your personal data at any time. You may initiate request with us
at help@iheartstudy.com to exercise any of the above-mentioned rights. We shall review your
request and, in our own discretion, honor your request, if deemed necessary by us, within
reasonable time.
11. Use by Children and COPPA Compliance
o Our App strives to comply with COPPA regulations. COPPA stands for the
“Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act”. It is a U.S. federal law enforced by the
Federal Trade Commission. Its purpose is to give parents control over their
children’s privacy online. COPPA imposes special legal obligations on websites,
mobile apps, tablets, and other similar technologies designed for children under
the age of 13.
o With some exceptions, COPPA requires companies to get a parent’s verified
permission (such as through a credit card transaction, customer support phone
call, or other legal method) before collecting or using a child’s personal
information online “Personal information” includes a child’s name, home
address, email address, phone number, picture, voice recording, physical
location, and certain unique identifiers (like device ID). Without a parent’s prior